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Special Programs to Highlight National Archives Records in AprilPress Release · Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Washington, DC

Washington, DC…In April, the National Archives will feature a series
of programs highlighting records from the National Archives holdings including
a genealogy fair, a book club discussion, a presentation relating to the Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Acts, and an update on the National Archives
Electronic Records Archives (ERA).

All programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the National
Archives Building Research Center and at Archives II at College Park, Maryland. Both
facilities are fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign
language interpreter) for a public program, please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call (202) 357-5000 at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure proper arrangements are secured.

Please note: For programs at the National Archives Research
Center, the public must use the building’s 700 Pennsylvania Avenue entrance,
between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC.

The National Archives will host its third annual Genealogy Fair on Wednesday,
April 11, 2007. This year’s theme, Buried Biography: Bring
'Em Back to Life! will focus on Federal records located at the National
Archives that relate to genealogy and cannot be researched online. Topics
addressed will include immigration, naturalization, weather as it affects families
and communities, black emigration, and family histories. The fair will
provide information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and
novices alike.

Tuesday, April 17,at noon, Room G-24, Research CenterFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act
The General Counsel’s Access Staff is responsible for processing FOIA
and Privacy Act requests for NARA’s operational records (records the
agency creates or receives in carrying out its mission). Ramona Branch Oliver
will discuss NARA’s FOIA and Privacy Act issues and give information
and advice on access issues. (This lecture will be repeated at the National
Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, on Thursday, April 19, at
noon).

Tuesday, April 24, at noon, Room G-24, Research CenterThe Electronic Records Archives Program: A Progress Report
Over the last decade, the National Archives and its partners have been working
toward building the archives of the future: the Electronic Records Archives
(ERA). ERA will capture, preserve, and provide access to electronic records
and safeguard them for the future. Rita Cacas, ERA Communications Officer,
will introduce the ERA program and give an update on its development. (This
lecture will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture
Room B, on Thursday, April 26,at noon).

Wednesday, April 18, at noon, Room G-24, Research CenterFrom the Records Book Group
The Book Group will discussThe Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous
World of the Corsairs of the Gulf,by William C. Davis.
This free discussion is open to the public. Please check the Archives
Shop (202-357-5271) for book availability and a special discount for book group
participants. NOTE: May’s book will be Coming Out Under Fire: The
History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two, by Allan Berube.

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For Press information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff
at (202) 357-5300.

To verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call 202-357-5333,
or view the Calendar of Events online. To
contact the National Archives, please call 1-866-272-6272 or 1-86-NARA-NARA;
(TDD) 301-837-0482.